Child Nutrition Kitchen Repair Preventive Maintenance

Primary Purpose

Maintains commercial kitchen equipment in school kitchens.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education/Certification: High School diploma or GED
• EPA Universal Tech Certification - preferred
• Certification / License: Must possess a valid Texas Drivers license

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Follow oral and written instructions and to work cooperatively with others
• Ability to read a variety of correspondence, lists, forms, work orders, etc.
• Perform basic computer tasks
• Demonstrate general knowledge associated with ability to operate tools in a safe and efficient manner
• Organizational, communication, customer service, and interpersonal skills required to achieve the goals of the position
• Manage time effectively
• Be able and willing to learn and use online work order system and/or email

Work Conditions

• Equipment/Tools Used: Saws, drills, hammers, screwdrivers, chisels, pliers, scrapers, knives, etc.
• Posture: Frequent standing, kneeling/squatting, bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, and twisting
• Motion: Frequent walking, climbing stairs/ladders, grasping, wrist flexion/extension, and overhead reaching
• Lifting: Exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently
• Environment: Work outside and inside, on slippery or uneven walking surfaces; frequent exposure to extreme hot and cold temperatures, dust, high level of noise, vibration, and work around machinery with moving parts; may work alone; regularly work irregular hours; occasional prolonged hours

Major Responsibilities And Duties

• Check with food service technician, e-mail, preventative maintenance schedule, and work order system for any recent assignments or duty assignments changes at the beginning of every work day.
• Prioritize daily work by order of importance to ensure the most important projects are completed as early as possible that day.
• Order and pick up repair parts as needed.
• Follow up as needed on outstanding parts on order and complete any tasks from the day before or which were left unfinished.
• Perform preventative maintenance including, but not limited to, blowing out compressors, changing filters, and cleaning/deliming ice machines and dish machines.
• Diagnose problems including multiple brands of dish machines, ice machines, ovens, ranges, freezers and refrigerators including walk-in type, milk boxes, and beverage coolers.
• Recover or charge Freon out of or into refrigeration units following environmental guidelines and good refrigeration practices.
• Work with potential hazards including, but not limited to, hot grease, natural gas, corrosive compressor gasses and oils, electricity in voltages from 12VDC to 360 VAC, and cleaning chemicals.
• Use all types of repair equipment including a vacuum pump, recovery system, refrigerant gauges, multi meter, analog meter, and others that may be required.
• Responsible for school-provided repair equipment and vehicle.
• Follow safety standards when using all equipment including your own hand tools.
• Perform quality work with a professional and courteous manner around all staff and students, trying to disturb daily kitchen routines as little as possible.
• Follow district safety protocols and emergency procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all local policies and state and federal statutes including the Educator Code of Ethics.